OPERA America draws on resources and expertise from within and beyond the opera field to advance a mutually beneficial agenda that serves and strengthens the field through programs in the following categories:

Creation: Artistic services that help artists and companies increase the creativity and excellence of opera productions, especially North American works;

Presentation: Opera company services that address the specific needs of staff, trustees and volunteers;

Enjoyment: Education, audience development and community services that increase all forms of opera appreciation.

New York City is home to the nation’s largest concentration of performing and creative artists, professional training institutions and music businesses. A majority of OPERA America’s Professional Company Members hold or attend auditions in New York City annually, and opera leaders from Europe and around the world are regular visitors.

In response to the pressing need for appropriate space in New York by members who suffered from the lack of good audition and work facilities in the city, OPERA America created the National Opera Center. The Opera Center serves many functions that support the artistic and economic vitality of the field by providing its constituents with a range and level of services never before possible.

OPERA America serves members across the entire opera field through research, publications and services in support of the creation, performance and enjoyment of opera. Our work is only possible with the generous support of donors dedicated to the future of opera in America.

NOTE: If you do not see your event or there is a mistake, please contact Kevin Sobczyk, CIO by e-mail at Kevin@operaamerica.org. Professional Company Members may edit their production listings through the "Manage My Company" option in the login menu at the top of the page.

Songs, arias and instrumental compositions of Maestro Robert W. Butts featuring sopranos Dominika Zamara and Timothy Maureen Cole, tenor Kevin Peters, and guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz. Stanley will play the New York premiere of "Early Morning Suite." Dominika will sing the American premiere of arias from La Serva di Padova - lyrics by Dott. Vincenzo Faggiano. Also included are selections from the chamber operas The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, Mark Twain & The General, and Wilde's Wild West.

Wichita's own Chris Mann returns home - after more than 700 performances in the title role of the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera
- for an exclusive Gala Christmas concert, featuring the Wichita Grand
Opera Chorus, Children's Chorus, and Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio. Tickets are $37 - $85.

What would the Holidays be without a generous helping of whipped cream? And nothing delivers creamy aural delights better than Strauss, Lèhar, Friml, and Herbert’s lilting music. Enticed by songs from The Merry Widow, The Vagabond King and more, lose yourself in a glamorous world of romance, where even broken hearts beat in waltz time. Directed by Nick Olcott and Frank Conlon.

Come groove along with the Duke’s jazz piano! Take your kids on an interactive journey through Duke Ellington’s DC and discover how a local hero championed African-American musicians, influenced the Harlem Renaissance, shaped the cultural history of D.C. and became an international star. Written by Mattias Kraemer and directed by Angelisa Gillyard. Jazz combo & singers with Stanley Thurston at the piano.

Come groove along with the Duke’s jazz piano! Take your kids on an interactive journey through Duke Ellington’s DC and discover how a local hero championed African-American musicians, influenced the Harlem Renaissance, shaped the cultural history of D.C. and became an international star. Written by Mattias Kraemer and directed by Angelisa Gillyard. Jazz combo & singers with Stanley Thurston at the piano.

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All OPERA America facilities are handicapped accessible. The National Opera Center features ground-level entry with elevators to the venue. All spaces are wheelchair accessible, and modular seating can be arranged to accommodate wheelchair users for all programs and performances. Handicapped accessible restrooms are available on all floors.